How to pronounce prothonotarial
Say it like proh-thon-uh-TER-ee-ul. Prothonotarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- proh
- thon
- uh
- TER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prothonotarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prothonotarial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-thon-uh-TAIR-ee-ul.
What does prothonotarial mean?
- Relating to a prothonotary.
Words that rhyme with prothonotarial
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Questions about saying prothonotarial
How do you pronounce prothonotarial?
Say proh-thon-uh-TER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /proʊˌθɑnəˈtɛriəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˌθɒnəˈtɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prothonotarial?
Prothonotarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: proh · thon · uh · TER · ee · ul.
Is prothonotarial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /prəʊˌθɒnəˈtɛəriəl/ (proh-thon-uh-TAIR-ee-ul).